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Title: Alaska Hunting Guide
Author: <a href="http://www.travelmake.com">TravelMake.com</a>
Article:
WHAT TO HUNT AND WHERE: Alaska is a hunter's paradise. Hunting
here can provide the full scope of experiences- from caribou to
deer and moose, from grizzly and brown bears to wolves, from
Dall sheep and mountain goats to muskox, from waterfowl to
ptarmigan and several grouse species. Diverse Alaska geographic
areas offer adventure for everyone, give us various choices:
Interior Alaska. From mountains and rolling hills, river valleys
covered with forests to the vast spaces of treeless tundra at
higher altitudes and in the far north. Temperaure varies greatly
throughout the year, from -50 Celsius (-58 Fahrenheit) in the
winter months to +30 Celsius (+86 Fahrenheit) during summers.
There are just a few highways in the interior part of Alaska.
Most of the area can only be reached by plane, boat or by foot.
Summer is warm but short. Climate and landscape conditions
provide variety of big game: moose and cariboo, Dall sheep in
the mountains, some wild bison, muskox in the arctic Alaska,
wolves, black and grizzly bears, waterfowl, some grouse and
ptarmigan . Southeast (the narrow and long part between the
Pacific ocean and Canada). Consists of mainland and many treed
mountainous islands along the coast. The main hunting trophies
here are brown and black bears, moose and mountain goats,
black-tailed deer and wolves . Guided hunting is done mostly by
boat, the most popular hunting spots are on the islands in the
central part of the area. South and Southwest (to the south and
west of the Yukon river). Mountainous inland with many rivers
and lakes, ragged coastal line dotted with numerous islands. The
region offers a wide variety of game: deer, Dall sheep, caribou,
moose, wolves, wolverine, brown and black bear, waterfowl,
grouse species. ALASKA GENERAL HUNTING REGULATIONS: If you hunt
in a general season, which is open to an unlimited number of
hunters, you will need a harvest ticket. Harvest tickets are
available at no cost where hunting licenses are sold.
Non-residents are required to have a big game tag for the
species they are hunting. Some remote rural areas may not have
licenses available or the vendor may run out of harvest tickets.
Be sure to purchase your license, game tags, and pick up harvest
tickets before you leave home or a population center. When a
population of animals is too small and/or the potential number
of hunters too large to allow a general season or a registration
hunt, the Department may offer drawing permits. A Drawing Permit
Hunt Supplement is published every May. The drawing for permit
hunts is held in early summer, and everyone who applies will be
notified of the results by mail or can locate the results on the
Alaska Department of Fish and Game's website. The Supplement
contains all of the drawing hunts by number for all big game
species. Most of the drawing permit hunts are open to both
resident and nonresident hunters. A hunter may apply for three
drawing permit hunts for each species. A fee is charged for each
separate hunt. You can pick up a Supplement at any Fish and Game
office, on the website, or at license vendors. Hunting permit
applications and forms can be downloaded off the Internet and
printed out. You can also purchase hunting licences, duck
stamps, big game tags online, print them at home and you may go
hunting or trapping right away. Complete Alaska Hunting
Regulations Guide can be found here. The basic non-resident
hunting licence costs $85 plus some extra fees for big game
tags. HUNTING GUIDES: Nonresidents may hunt moose, caribou,
deer, and black bear without a guide. Hunters who are not Alaska
residents must be accompanied by a registered Alaskan guide or
they must hunt with close relatives within the second-degree of
kindred who are Alaska residents when hunting brown or grizzly
bears, Dall sheep or mountain goats. You can search online for
licenced big game guides in your area. The best guides deliver
80-100 percent for most big game species. In addition, guides
are familiar with their areas and possess equipment that the
average hunter might not care to purchase for one time use.
However, a guide's knowledge, experience and equipment do not
come cheaply. Although figures vary from guide to guide, expect
to spend $8,000-$12,000 for a brown/grizzly bear hunt,
$4,000-$6,000 for a sheep hunt and $1,500-$3,000 for a goat
hunt. Moose and caribou are often part of a mixed-bag hunt and
prices vary considerably. The best way to find a reliable guide
is by references. AIRCRAFT CHARTERS: Many hunters choose an air
charter service to fly in to prime hunting areas to hunt these
species. The air charter operator is licensed by the state to
charge for flying hunters and their game meat. The drop-off hunt
is less expensive than a guided or outfitted hunt because the
air charter takes care of transportation and may throw in some
planning tips. The hunter provides all of the camp gear and
performs all other functions on his own. Before you contract
with an air charter operator, you should have a clear
understanding of the costs of services and know exactly which
services to expect. Prices and services vary considerably. Air
charter operators may charge a flat rate or by the hour for
flight time. When calculating costs on an hourly rate, you have
to take into account "dead-head" time, the time a pilot spends
flying back to base after dropping you off and the time spent
flying out to pick you up. Again, be sure to ask whether the
package includes flying out the meat and antlers. Some package
deals also include being checked on at least once during the
hunt to bring out game or move you if you haven't been
successful. The cost of air charters also depends on the size of
the plane and the number of hunters sharing the cost. Make sure
you explain the number of hunters in your group and the amount
of gear you will have. There are two ways to go — you can pick a
specific site and ask the pilot to take you there, or you can
choose a general area and ask the pilot for a good hunting spot
within that area. When planning your trip, keep the weather
condition in mind. Besides making your hunting miserable, poor
weather may disrupt your flying plans. Allow time on both ends
of your schedule for weather disruptions — how much time depends
on the normal frequency of bad weather for the area at that time
of year. Ask the air charter operator for references. You can
search online for licenced transporters in your area. Check also
this extensive list of Alaska Aircraft Charters, Bush Pilots,
Air Taxis. FIREARMS: State law prohibits the following: Fully
automatic firearms Rifles with a barrel less than 16" Shotguns
with a barrel less than 18", Rifles or shotguns less than 26" in
total length Rifles, shotguns and handguns are legal for hunting
in Alaska. Rimfire cartridges generally maybe used only for
small game. You can read this informative article on how to
choose a Firearm, Cartridge and Bullet. WEATHER: Alaskan summers
are cool, the average temperature is +14 deg.C (58 F) in summer
and -12 deg.C (11 F) in winter but it can vary greatly between
different regions of the state. Winters are cold and dark. Early
spring can be cold, but often days warm to above freezing with a
lot of sunshine. It receives midnight sunshine during the part
of summer and goes into 24-hour darkness during the part of
winter. Summers are the wettest time of the year, south regions
are well known for their dampness. You can check next week
weather forecast for Anchorage here. GETTING THERE: You can fly
to Anchorage direct or one-stop from most major US cities. From
there Alaska Aircraft Charters, Bush Pilots, Air Taxis will help
you to explore America's greatest playground. Many small
villages and towns have all weather airports and served daily by
small air carriers. LODGING: Depending on your preferences it
can be a small camping tent or a luxurious hunting lodge with
all modern conveniences and comfort. There are also some
primitive cabins for private use maintained by government. These
can accomodate 4 to 8 people, cost from $20 to $50 (USD) per
night and have to be reserved in advance, ususally- a month. You
need to contact the proper agency directly to book a cabin.
TRAVEL TIPS: Northern weather can be unpredictable. Consider
taking with you and wearing multiple layers of clothes in
response to a wide variety of temperatures and weather
conditions. Obtain detailed maps of the area beforehand. Do not
forget to pack first-aid and survival kits as well as bear
repellents. Be sure you check available information, understand
all the guidelines for hunting in Alaska before you leave home.
We wish you a successful and safe trip! Visit us at <a
href="http://www.travelmake.com/alaska_hunting.html">www.travelma
ke.com</a> for more information and useful links.
About the author:
<a href="http://www.travelmake.com">TravelMake.com</a> - one of
leading online discount travel agencies, a source of useful
travel information.
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